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Hey, Pelosi: It’s impeachment time! – The Boston Globe

Friday, May 24, 2019

Advertisement As the kids might say, “Duh.” The “Equality Act” might be laudable progressive legislation that reflects the values of the Democratic Party, but it’s going nowhere in the Senate. Does Pelosi think that in a world in which the president wasn’t a serial law-breaker, American families would be sitting around the kitchen table praising House Democrats for “tearing it up” with their latest legislative efforts that have no chance…

‘Start Here’: $44 million from Weinstein, $16 billion for farmers, Trump v. Pelosi – ABC News

Friday, May 24, 2019

It’s Friday, May 24, 2019. Let’s start here. A settlement, but it’s not settled Harvey Weinstein and his former movie studio have tentatively agreed to a $44 million settlement with multiple women who said the disgraced producer sexually assaulted them. When finalized, the agreement, which would be paid from the studio’s insurance and not by Weinstein personally, would provide about $30 million to the accusers and about $14 million to…

Pelosi tells colleagues Trump is ‘villainous’ — and he wants to be impeached – NBC News

Thursday, May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told her Democratic colleagues Thursday that President Donald Trump “wants to be impeached” so that he can be vindicated by the Senate. Pelosi made the comments at a closed-door morning meeting, two Democratic aides told NBC News, who also said that Pelosi called Trump’s actions “villainous.” The aide said that Pelosi was implying that she will stick to her current plan to keep…

Trump rejects Pelosi allegations of ‘cover-up’ in fiery Rose Garden statement, after infrastructure meeting with Dem leaders cut short – Fox News

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Video Trump shuts down infrastructure meeting with Democrats, demands end to ‘phony investigations’ The president abruptly shut down a policy meeting with Democrat leaders after House Speaker Pelosi accused him of engaging in a cover-up on the Russia probe earlier in the day; John Roberts reports from the White House. President Trump on Wednesday demanded Democrats end what he called their “phony investigations” before he’ll negotiate with them on issues like…

Trump rejects Pelosi allegations of ‘cover-up’ in fiery Rose Garden statement, after infrastructure meeting with Dem leaders cut short – Fox News

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Video Trump shuts down infrastructure meeting with Democrats, demands end to ‘phony investigations’ The president abruptly shut down a policy meeting with Democrat leaders after House Speaker Pelosi accused him of engaging in a cover-up on the Russia probe earlier in the day; John Roberts reports from the White House. President Trump on Wednesday demanded Democrats end what he called their “phony investigations” before he’ll negotiate with them on issues like…

Nadler knows he’d be ‘completely humiliated’ if he challenged McGahn’s refusal to testify: Rep. McClintock – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video Rep. Tom McClintock says Jerry Nadler knows he’d be humiliated if he challenged executive privilege claim in court House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler cannot compel former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify, says California Congressman Tom McClintock, Republican member or the House Judiciary Committee. The House Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for former White House counsel Don McGahn was “silly” and the committee’s chair knew he couldn’t challenge in court McGahn’s refusal…

Sheriff’s office questions hospital’s actions after death of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez – Chicago Sun-Times

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Cook County sheriff’s office is questioning if a hospital violated state law by not immediately reporting that a woman who claimed to be the mother of a newborn had not given birth. The woman, Clarisa Figueroa, and her daughter, Desiree, were later charged with strangling the baby’s mother, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and cutting the newborn from her womb. At a bail hearing last week, prosecutors explained how the 46-year-old Figueroa…

Napolitano: Don McGahn in ‘awkward position’ after White House directed him to defy Democrats’ subpoena – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video McGahn to skip House hearing at Trump’s direction; subpoena battle could head to court President Trump directs former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a House subpoena to testify before the Judiciary Committee. Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down how it could all play out. Former White House Counsel Don McGahn is caught in an “awkward position” after the White House directed him not to appear before the House Judiciary…

Trump and the GOP ambushed American democracy — but Democrats won’t fight back – Salon

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Donald Trump, the Republican Party and their Russian allies ambushed American democracy during the 2016 presidential election. When caught in an ambush there are three viable options. Hunker down and do nothing. This is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Retreat and run away. This too is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Attack. This is the only way to defeat the ambushers. It would seem that the…

Court ruling undermines Trump’s congressional blockade – CNN

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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House Judiciary Chairman Nadler: Trump is making it ‘more difficult’ not to consider impeachment – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, accused the White House of “intimidating” former White House Counselor Don McGahn from testifying on Capitol Hill and said it was becoming “more and more difficult” to not consider President Trump‘s impeachment on Monday night. Nadler told CNN anchor Chris…

‘God has smiled on me’: Morehouse grad had $100K in student loans, billionaire will pay it off – USA TODAY

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Elijah Dormeus was sitting Sunday among the throngs of graduating students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, trying to focus on the commencement speaker, but mostly basking in the glow of finishing four years of college.  Then the speaker, billionaire Robert Smith, told the graduates he and his family will be taking care of their student loans. Just like that, Dormeus’ $100,000 in student loans vanished.  Dormeus dropped his head into his heads, cried…

So maybe Trump and John Bolton aren’t so far apart on Iran after all – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Last week, we saw a spate of articles, tweets, and opinion pieces making the case that national security adviser John Bolton was manipulating President Trump into a war with Iran. The arguments were basically that Bolton was eager for war, which Trump opposed, but Bolton is pushing him into making decisions that are escalating tensions and that could then lead to war. The narrative of a split between Trump and…

Fans spot apparent water bottle gaffe in ‘Game of Thrones’ series finale: report – Fox News

Monday, May 20, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com Fans of “Game of Thrones” spotted yet another gaffe during the highly anticipated series finale on Sunday. [WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM “GAME OF THRONES”] In the last episode, titled “The Iron Throne,” viewers noticed a plastic water bottle behind the legs of one of the…

A billionaire will pay off debt of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduates. Here is what that gesture means – CNN

Monday, May 20, 2019

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In Trump’s Trade War, How Patriotic Will Americans Be? – NPR

Monday, May 20, 2019

Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe China doesn’t play fair in trade. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe…

Trump warns Iran not to threaten US: ‘That will be the official end of Iran’ – ABC News

Monday, May 20, 2019

President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran Sunday, tweeting that military engagement with the United States would mean “the official end of Iran.” If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 Trump’s threat comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The New York Times reported last week that…

Trump Calls Representative Justin Amash a ‘Loser’ Over Impeachment Talk – The New York Times

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“Never a fan of @justinamash, a total lightweight who opposes me and some of our great Republican ideas and policies just for the sake of getting his name out there through controversy,” Mr. Trump wrote in a midmorning Twitter riff that included, among other things, criticism of the “Fake News Sunday Political Shows” and boasts about his judicial appointments and health care policies. “Justin is a loser who sadly plays…

Gabbard calls unflattering report ‘fake news’ – POLITICO

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“You know, it’s unfortunate that you’re citing that article, George, because it’s a whole lot of fake news,” Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said. | Michael Wyke/AP Photo 2020 Elections By DAVID BEAVERS 05/19/2019 11:29 AM EDT Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat running for her party’s 2020 presidential nomination, on Sunday called a Daily Beast report that her campaign is being backed by prominent Russian sympathizers “fake news.” Speaking to ABC’s George…